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WP Slick Slider and Image Carousel

v3.7.5
by Essential Plugins by WP OnlineSupport · 4.0 (70 reviews)

A quick, easy way to add and display multiple WP Slick Slider and carousel using a shortcode. Also added Gutenberg block support.

10K+ active installs Updated Jan 16, 2025 Tested to 6.7.2
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About WP Slick Slider and Image Carousel

This is a plugin that allows you to add a slick slider or carousel to your website. It is fully responsive and has features like autoplay, navigation arrows, and the ability to display multiple images in a single page or post. You can download a free demo or purchase the pro version for additional features.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of slick sliders?
Slick sliders are a powerful tool to present content in a neat manner with fancy sliders and customized designs.
How can I download and try out the slick slider/carousel?
You can download and try out the slick slider/carousel by visiting the following link: [FREE DEMO](https://demo.essentialplugin.com/slick-slider-demo/?utm_source=WP&utm_medium=SlickSlider&utm_campaign=Read-Me)
What are the features of the slick slider/carousel?
The features of the slick slider/carousel include: fully responsive, swipe enabled, desktop mouse dragging, infinite looping, arrow key navigation, autoplay, dots, arrows, and more.
How can I display a slick slider on my website?
You can display a slick slider on your website by using the following shortcode: [slick-slider]
How can I display a slick carousel on my website?
You can display a slick carousel on your website by using the following shortcode: [slick-carousel-slider]

Changelog

3.7.5 (16, January 2024)

  • [*] Fixed variable issue.

3.7.4 (11, January 2024)

  • [*] Check compatibility with WordPress version 6.7.1.

3.7.3 (11, January 2024)

  • [*] Check compatibility with WordPress version 6.7.1.

3.7.2 (05 Nov 2024)

  • [*] Check compatibility with WordPress version 6.6.2

3.7.1 (24 July 2024)

  • [*] Check compatibility with WordPress version 6.6.1

3.7 (10 June 2024)

  • [*] Check compatibility with WordPress version 6.5.3
  • [*] Update – Create Gutenberg blocks with block.JSON metadata.

3.6 (24, Nov 2023)

  • [*] Updated analytics SDK.
  • [*] Check compatibility with WordPress version 6.4.1

3.5 (18 Aug 23)

  • [*] Tested up to: 6.3

3.4.1 (02, Aug 2023)

  • [*] Tested up to: 6.2.2
  • [*] Fixed all security related issues.

3.4 (17, May 2023)

  • [*] Tested up to: 6.2.1

3.3 (30, March 2023)

  • [*] Fixed – Fixed some issues like design, UI of admin side.
  • [*] Update – Improve escaping functions for better security.
  • [*] Update – Update optin screen.

3.2 (21, March 2023)

  • [*] Fixed – Fixed one undefined PHP variable warning.
  • [*] Update – Improve escaping functions for better security.

3.1.4 (28, Dec 2022)

  • [*] Fix – Fixed Gutenberg range control issue.
  • [*] Fix – Fixed some issues.

3.1.3 (09, Dec 2022)

  • [*] Tested up to: 6.1.1

3.1.2 (03, Nov 2022)

  • [*] Tested up to: 6.1

3.1.1 (16, Sep 2022)

  • [*] Update – Use escaping and sanitize functions for better security.
  • [*] Update – Update demo and documentation link.
  • [*] Update – Update Slick slider JS to stable version 1.8.0
  • [*] Update – Check compatibility to WordPress version 6.0.2
  • [*] Fix – Fixed slider initialize issue in Elementor tab.
  • [*] Fix – SEO & HTML validation error of empty image source when plugin lazy load is enabled.
  • [*] Fix – Fixed some typo mistake.
  • [*] Remove – Removed unnecessary files, code and images.

3.1 (18, May 2022)

  • [*] Tested up to: 6.0

3.0.9 (29, March 2022)

[+] Added free vs pro functionality.
[+] Tested up to: 5.9.2

3.0.8 (10, March 2022)

  • [+] Added demo link
  • [-] Removed some unwanted code and files.

3.0.7 (11, Feb 2022)

  • [-] Removed some unwanted code and files.

3.0.6 (07, Feb 2022)

  • [*] Tested up to: 5.9
  • [*] Fixed some small issues.

3.0.5 (03, Feb 2022)

  • [*] Tested up to: 5.9
  • [*] Solved Gutenberg wp-editor widget issue.

3.0.4.1 (15, Dec 2021)

  • [*] Minor fix.

3.0.4 (12, Nov 2021)

  • [*] Fix – Resolve Gutenberg WP-Editor script related issue.
  • [*] Update – Add some text and links in Readme file.

3.0.3 (26, Oct 2021)

  • [*] Fixed a variable prefix name issue.

3.0.2.1 (16, Sep 2021)

  • [*] Fixed some small issue with DIVI theme
  • [*] Fixed a variable name issue.

3.0.2 (15, Sep 2021)

  • [*] Tested up to: 5.8.1
  • [*] Updated Demo Link.

3.0.1 (18, Aug 2021)

  • [*] Updated language file and json file.
  • [*] Updated plugin analytics code.

3.0 (17, Aug 2021)

  • [*] Updated all external links
  • [*] Tweak – Code optimization and performance improvements.
  • [*] Fixed Blocks Initializer Issue.

2.4.3 (31, May 2021)

  • [*] Tested up to: 5.7.2
  • [*] Added – https link in our analytics code to avoid browser security warning.

2.4.2 (24, May 2021)

  • [*] Tested up to: 5.7.2
  • [*] Tweak – Code optimization and performance improvements.

2.4.1 (3, May 2021)

  • [*] Tested up to: 5.7.1
  • [*] solve extra_class parameter issue.

2.4 (15, March 2021)

  • [*] Tested up to: 5.7

2.3 (25, jan 2021)

  • [+] New – Added native shortcode support for Elementor, SiteOrigin and Beaver builder.
  • [+] New – Added Divi page builder native support.
  • [+] New – Added Fusion Page Builder (Avada) native support.
  • [*] Tweak – Code optimization and performance improvements.

2.2.1 (27, Oct 2020)

  • [*] Minor Update – Fixed conflict from tgmpa (theme pluign recommends – if your theme using tgmpa library) where it was showing message inside “How It Works – Display and shortcode”

2.2 (22, Oct 2020)

  • [+] New – Click to copy the shortcode from the getting started page.
  • [*] Update – Regular plugin maintenance. Updated readme file.
  • [*] Added – Added our other Popular Plugins under Slick Slider –> Install Popular Plugins From WPOS. This will help you to save your time during creating a website.

2.1 (14, Aug 2020)

  • [*] jQuery( document ).ready(function($) is replaced with function( $ ) to solve the issue with 3rd party plugin and theme js error.

2.0.2 (14-07-2020)

  • [*] Follow WordPress Detailed Plugin Guidelines for Offload Media and Analytics Code.

2.0.1 (07, July 2020)

  • [*] Due to lots of feedback from your users side, we have made image_fit=”false” by default. Previously it was image_fit=”true”. We made image resize option now optional. If you want to resize the image, please use image_fit=”true” and sliderheight=”400″ (400 is just an example. Please use this value as per your need) shortcode parameters.
  • [*] Fixed some design related issues.
  • [*] Tested up to: 5.4.2

2.0 (17, April 2020)

  • [+] New – Added Gutenberg block support. Now use plugin easily with Gutenberg!
  • [+] New – Added ‘align’ and ‘extra_class’ parameter for slider shortcode. Now both slider shortcode are support twenty-ninteent and twenty-twenty theme gutenberg block align and additional class feature.
  • [+] New – Add new classes sanatize function in function file.
  • [*] Tweak – Code optimization and performance improvements.

1.9.3 (06, April 2020)

  • [+] Added new shortcode parameter loop and hover_pause for both shortcode
  • [+] loop : Create a Infinite loop sliding. By default value is “true”. Options are “true” OR “false”.
  • [+] hover_pause : Pause slider autoplay on hover. By default value is “true”. Options are “true” OR “false”.

1.9.2 (05, March 2020)

  • [+] Added new shortcode parameter lazyload=”ondemand” OR lazyload=”progressive” for both shortcodes.

1.9.1 (26, Dec 2019)

  • [*] Updated features list.
  • [*] Replaced wp_reset_query() with wp_reset_postdata()
  • [*] Added prefix wpsisac- to all classes in css to avoid conflict with any theme and third-party plugins.

1.8 (08, August 2019)

  • [*] Update demo links
  • [*] Fixed some small-small issues.
  • [*] Updated text under featred image ie Add slider image.

1.7.1 (31, May 2019)

  • [+] Added new shortcode parameter ie image_fit=”true”. image_fit parameter is used to specify how an image should be resized to fit its container. By default value is “true”. Options are “true OR false”. NOTE : NOTE : image_fit=”true” work better if sliderheight is given. if image_fit=”false”, no need to use sliderheight parameter.
  • [*] image_fit parameter work with both the shortcode.
  • [+] Added new shortcode parameter ie image_size=”full” for shortcode [slick-slider] (Default is “full”, values are thumbnail, medium, medium_large, large, full)
  • [-] Removed default height 400 from sliderheight parameter.
  • [-] Remove object-fit CSS property from img under CSS if image_fit=”false”.

1.6.2 (12, Feb 2019)

  • [*] Minor change in Opt-in flow.

1.6.1 (26, Dec 2018)

  • [*] Update Opt-in flow.

1.6 (06, Dec 2018)

  • [*] Tested with WordPress 5.0 and Gutenberg.
  • [*] Fixed slider height issues with some designs.
  • [*] Taken better security with esc_url and esc_html.
  • [*] Fixed some CSS issues.

1.5.1 (05, June 2018)

  • [*] Follow some WordPress Detailed Plugin Guidelines.

1.5 (10/3/2018)

  • [*] Fixed some css issues related to slider arrow.

1.4 (10/3/2018)

  • [*] Fixed some css issues

1.3.4 (04/10/2017)

  • [*] Fixed all responsive issues and checked many mobile devices.
  • [*] If you are using any cache plugin, please clear your cacheing after plugin updates

1.3.3 (04/10/2017)

  • [*] Updated slick.min.js to the latest version
  • [*] Fixed all responsive issues and checked many mobile devices.
  • [*] If you are using any cache plugin, please clear your cacheing after plugin updates

1.3.2.1 (27/09/2017)

  • [*] Fixed design-6 issue with shortcode parameter variablewidth=”true” in responsive layout
  • [*] If you are using any cache plugin, please clear your cacheing after plugin updates

1.3.2 (23/09/2017)

  • [*] Fixed design-6 issue with shortcode parameter variablewidth=”true”
  • [*] If you are using any cache plugin, please clear your cacheing after plugin updates

1.3.1.1 (23/09/2017)

  • [*] Fix responsive issue reported by users in v-1.3.1
  • [*] If you are using any cache plugin, please clear your cacheing after plugin updates

1.3.1 (22/09/2017)

  • [*] Fix main JS wp_register_script issue

1.3 (22/09/2017)

  • [+] Added sliderheight parameter in shortcode [slick-carousel-slider]
  • [*] RTL made better to work with RTL websites
  • [*] Center mode and variablewidth improved better as per usres feedback
  • [*] sliderheight parameter improved

1.2.8 (22/05/2017)

  • [+] RTL Supported

1.2.7 (25/04/2017)

  • [+] Added overlay for design-2

1.2.6 (07/11/2016)

  • [+] Added “How it work tab”
  • [-] Removed Pro design tab

1.2.5 (20/10/2016)

  • Updated all the designs and fix the bug
  • Fixed image display issue on mobile
  • Replaced arrow images

1.2.4

  • Updated slider js to latest version.
  • Updated plugin design page.

1.2.3

  • Fixed some css issues.

1.2.2

  • Fixed some css issues.
  • Resolved multiple slider jquery conflict issue.

1.2.1

  • Fixed some bug
  • Added Pro version with 16 designs

1.2

  • Fixed some bug
  • Added link to carousel mode

1.1

  • Fixed some bug
  • Added Limit

1.0

  • Initial release.

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